Return to My Father’s Home
Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said,
"Surely the LORD is in this place, and I wasn't even aware of it!"
But he was also afraid and said, "What an awesome place this is! It is
none other than the house of God, the very gateway to heaven!" The next
morning Jacob got up very early. He took the stone he had rested his head
against, and he set it upright as a memorial pillar. Then he poured olive oil
over it. He named that place Bethel (which means "house of God"),
although it was previously called Luz. Then Jacob made this vow: "If God
will indeed be with me and protect me on this journey, and if he will provide
me with food and clothing, and if I return safely to my father's home, then
the LORD will certainly be my God. Genesis 28:16-21
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| Franklin D. Roosevelt's home in New York State Will our home in heaven be like this? |
Remember when Jesus was telling the parable
of the Prodigal Sons, the younger son returned to his father’s house? Is that
story reminiscent this scripture of Jacob’s travels to find his wife Rachel?
Jacob had just had a dream of a stairway to heaven. He was talking about
returning to his father’s home. Returning home.
That is what we all need to do
during this Lenten season. Return to the home of our Father—our heavenly
Father. He is waiting for us…like that Father in the parable—running towards us
with open arms. Heaven is our Father’s home—His Kingdom…and we don’t have to
wait until we die to enter His Kingdom. It happens when we recognize Jesus as
God’s Son—the Messiah and accept Him as our Savior. He is the Good News.
You won't be able to say, 'Here it is!' or
'It's over there!' For the Kingdom of God is already among you. Luke 17:21
"The time promised by God has come at
last!" he (Jesus) announced. "The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of
your sins and believe the Good News!" Mark 1:15
There it is…repent. Turn around—leave the
sins behind. Return home to your Father’s house. Is there something in your
life from which you need to turn and head for your Father’s home—into His
waiting arms?
Prayer
~ O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know
when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I'm far away. You
see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You
know what I am going to say even before I say it, LORD. You go before me and
follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too
wonderful for me, too great for me to understand! I can never escape from your
Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are
there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the
morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me,
and your strength will support me. Psalm 139:1-10. You are an awesome God. You
are my God. I am running to You. Thank you for being there with open arms.
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Bible Reading: February 26 – Numbers 7
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scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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